How much does a training and development specialist make in Tennessee?
$62,280a year
Median yearly pay for training and development specialists in Tennessee. That is $29.94 an hour or $5,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.94
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,000Median: $62,280Highest 10%: $116,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| 25th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| Median | $62,280 | $29.94 | |
| 75th | $84,190 | $40.48 | |
| 90th | $116,300 | $55.90 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $66,130 |
| Kingsport, TN | $65,610 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $64,740 |
| Memphis, TN | $62,250 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,960 |
| Clarksville, TN | $58,480 |
| Johnson City, TN | $58,000 |
| Morristown, TN | $52,080 |
| Cleveland, TN | $51,210 |
| Jackson, TN | $49,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for training and development specialists.
| 35. New Mexico | $62,900 |
| 36. Montana | $62,880 |
| 37. Texas | $62,860 |
| 38. Tennessee | $62,280 |
| 39. Kansas | $62,010 |
| 40. Idaho | $61,720 |
| 41. South Dakota | $61,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a training and development specialist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.94 ($62,280 a year).
Do training and development specialists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $62,280 against $69,280 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for training and development specialist pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays training and development specialists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $66,130 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.